Microcapsules and method for degrading hydrocarbons

Details Microcapsules and method for degrading hydrocarbons Microcapsules and method for degrading hydrocarbons

1991-08-12

1994-09-20

Stoll, Robert L.

Stock material or miscellaneous articles

Coated or structually defined flake, particle, cell, strand,...

Particulate matter

210610, 210611, 210922, 435281, 435177, 42840224, B01J 1302, C12N 1102, C02F 300

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053488032

ABSTRACT:
A microcapsule for use in degrading a hydrocarbon comprising a core material, a coating material, and at least one microorganism capable of degrading said hydrocarbon, said core material comprising a lipophilic material containing nutrients necessary for the sustenance of said microorganism, said coating material being water-insoluble, and said capsule having a density such that said microcapsule is kept in close proximity to said hydrocarbon to be degraded whens said microcapsule is applied thereto; and the method of using the microcapsule to degrade hydrocarbons.

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